US Bridges

Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81

Fair

Broome County, New York · 1.3 MI E Exit 3 of I81 · Structure no. 000000001013100

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81 in Broome County, New York. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy Hill Road
Crosses81I 81I91012004 RTE I81
Location1.3 MI E Exit 3 of I81
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBroome County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.10991, -75.86546
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2018)
Projected traffic85 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81 carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Windy Hill Road over 81I 81I91012004 RTE I81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.